HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1975.04.15 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
April 15, 1975
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of the Burlingame Public Library Board was called to order by Chariman Hechinger
at 5:01 P.M. on the above given date.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee DeMartini, Trustee Hechinger, Trustee Lynes, Trustee Phelan
Trustees Absent: Trustee Cohendet, excused, business trip
Also Present: Mrs. Patricia M. Bergsing, Assistant City Librarian
Mrs. J. Bennett, Resident of Hillsborough
Mrs. R. M. Bracamonte, Representative, Friends of the Chateau
Ms. Abby Fredrickson, Journalist, Boutique/Villager
Mrs. Juliette Lenkert, Book Sale Chairman, Friends of the Library
BILLS:
Warrants totaling $4,604.25 were paid on a motion by Trustee Lynes, seconded by Trustee
DeMartini, and carried. On a motion by Trustee DeMartini, seconded by Trustee Phelan,
Special Fund bills in the amount of $579.50 were ordered paid.
MINUTES:
Minutes of the meeting of March 18, 1975 were approved as mailed.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
Trustee Phelan made reference to the parent discussion groups that have been initiated at the
Easton Branch Library for parents of the children who attend story hours. Trustee DeMartini
commented that he had heard many good reports from the residents in his neighborhood about
the parent discussions.
Mrs. Bergsing reported on the origin of the Reference Department's Automobile Road Test Index.
This will prove a very helpful resource as the Reference Department receives many requests for
this type of information.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
Remillard Chateau: Chairman Hechinger opened the floor to discussion on this subject. After
some discussion, Chairman Hechinger asked the guests if they had any comments or questions
for the Board.
Mrs. R. M. Bracamonte, representative of the Friends of the Chateau, stated that their
organization was interested in the Chateau as a location for a branch library. At their
request, the Librarian prepared a cost study on a proposed branch library located in the
mansion. These figures were reviewed by the Board with copies distributed to the guests.
The Librarian explained that the figures had not been submitted to the Finance Department and
were based upon shared costs. He stated that the estimates made by Mr. James Buckley, San
Mateo County Librarian, were more detailed but arrived at the same costs for operation of a
small branch. He also stated that more detailed studies would be necessary if Hillsborough
was interested.
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Mrs. Bracamonte also stated that many foundations and cultural groups have already contacted
the Friends of the Chateau regarding the use of the mansion; and that they have approached
the Hillsborough Town Council regarding the possibility of the mansion being used as a
municipal center.
Mrs. Bennett was asked if she had any comments to what had been discussed. She stated that
her own opinion regarding the Chateau included concerns such as: the costs for renovation,
the possibility of a raise in Hillsborough taxes, etc.
In speaking for the Friends of the Chateau, Mrs. Bracamonte asked that the Library Board of
Trustees consider the possibility of a branch library. Chairman Hechinger spoke for the Board
in replying that the Trustees would retain an open mind of the proposition; and since there
were many legal matters to be cleared before any tentative plans could be made, the Board was
in agreement that any commitments were much too premature.
NEW BUSINESS:
Spring Book Sale: Mrs. Bergsing distributed flyers which advertised the Friends of the Library's
Spring Book Sale to be held May 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Preview Night will be on Friday, May 2nd, and
all members of the Friends of the Library are invited to join in the opening celebration.
Mrs. Juliette Lenkert, Book Sale Chairman, encouraged the Board to attend and promised the
greatest book sale ever.
Mrs. Bergsing wished everyone "Happy National Library Week" and invited all to attend the
activities scheduled for this week.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:06 P.M. with the next Board meeting scheduled for May 20, 1975.
Respectfully s itted,
Geo ge Pa 1 Lechich
Clerk of the Board
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